Surprisingly I don't see a topic for Valentines Day so I'll start one.
This CV definitely deserves it's own topic as it has to be one of the most versatile and full bushes I have. If you have a spot that needs to be filled out VD is a great choice. Not only does this plant branch out like crazy but it also is a prolific bloomer as well.
It also has many different looks depending on the weather. Some of the most striking colors I've had have come from Valentines Day. It also did very well during winter and kept most of it's leaves.
When people visit my garden this is one of the more popular hibiscus. The wide range of colors appeals to many. I love it because it is also a very low maintenance plant. It seems to handle all sorts of conditions and weather in stride.
I have two plants and one was quickly defoliated by mites shortly a few months after getting it. No worries as it bounced back quickly and was blooming again in a couple of months. I have another CV that was defoliated and it is just starting to come back this spring so that says a lot about the strength of this cv.
Can't go wrong with a little love in our lives...
Farmer D
